Season 31
14 episodes · Oct 8, 2005
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- S31E1
Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
Oct 8, 2005Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.
- S31E2
Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
Oct 15, 2005Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
- S31E3
Etta James
Oct 22, 2005Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
- S31E4
Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne
Oct 29, 2005Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."
- S31E5
The Killers followed by Spoon
Nov 5, 2005Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.
- S31E6
John Prine / Amos Lee
Nov 12, 2005After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.
- S31E7
Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
Nov 19, 2005ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.
- S31E8
Coldplay / Michael Stipe
Dec 17, 2005This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.
- S31E9
Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
Jan 14, 2006Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.
- S31E10
Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
Jan 21, 2006Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.
- S31E11
Widespread Panic
Jan 28, 2006This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
- S31E12
Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert
Feb 4, 2006Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.
S31E13Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
Feb 11, 2006Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their releases “Plans” and “Transatlanticism.” My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their release “Z.”